Saturday, July 02, 2011

Sara Sara Saarakaathu

I got an opportunity to sing Vairamuthu sir's  Karthik Netha's lyrics after quite a while and this time, for the debutant M Ghibran whom I have known with another name all these years. Think its better not to state his erstwhile name so that there are no confusions. I have been singing quite a few jingles for him and he used to be studying abroad, come here, compose and go back.

I was very happy to know he got a break with Sargunam's film - Vaagai Sooda vaa. And more than anything else this was a deadly song. Super lyrics to say the least. I had a ball while working on this song. A song like this doesn't come to me all the while and am super glad that Ghibran chose me to sing this one.

And I wonder how a poet, a man, is able to suss out what a girl could feel at a given point in time and write lyrics. And maybe for the first time I heard Modaiketthan, a type of a keerai in a song. I know this one, and the director was surprised I did, when I recognized this one and giggled. Modaiketthan was a regular in my home when my grandad was around. He used to say its excellent for the joints. Especially if you had knee problems or maybe even back problems. Not too sure now if it was either or both. Modaiketthan Rasam vechu madakkathaan paakkuraen.. What lyrics. Kick everything :p

Ghibran is on Twitter @MGhibran. Do let him know if you liked the song and the album.


Update on January 2019: It was another one of the those open secrets that I got to know post #MeToo that Karthik Netha was actually the lyricist of Sara Sara Saarakathu. Those who were experts in sussing out the style of a poet said they would bet their bottom dollar that the style is not Mr Vairamuthu's.
However, since Karthik Netha himself did not speak up and neither had he asked me to share the story, I did not have the permission to share it
Here is an interview of Karthik Netha's https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XVFodEC-eYA&t=615s
where he details how his work came under Mr Vairamuthu's name for the sake of a 'brand value'.

Here is a Dinamalar report on the same.
I thank the journalist for trusting Mr Netha. Thankfully they didn't ask him "why after so many years?". :) Of course, except Dina Malar I don't think I have come to know of any other magazine/newspaper cover the issue. Mr. Vairamuthu's influence and power is massive. How would you explain that he hasn't had ONE interview in all these days but there are channels and newspapers publishing his quotes on Climate change and IMPEX laws. Such is the way of the powerful.

https://www.dinamalar.com/news_detail.asp?id=2194997


46 comments:

Avinash said...

Really nice composition, lyrics and voice great combination. Heard atleast 15 times today superb song

Banu Vino said...

Chinmayi Really superb lyrics, Like all songs in VSV, "Sara Sara saara kathu" song is awesome in ur voice, Adhu enna "sir ha paathu pesumpodhu" nice...!! wht "Modaiketthan Rasam"?

Anonymous said...

Chinmayi Really superb lyrics, Like all songs in VSV, "Sara Sara saara kathu" song is awesome in ur voice, Adhu enna "sir ha paathu pesumpodhu" nice...!! wht "Modaiketthan Rasam"?

BanuVino...

Anonymous said...

Oh! i asked my mom abt modaiketthan rasam just she explaine.... enna vagai keerai, epdi irukum nd all....:)

Banuvino...

SHANOJ K said...

now following @MGhibran

Reva said...

A very interesting word in a song:) Can't wait to hear it... :)
Reva

Anonymous said...

From the day I heard this song after u tweeted this has become one of my favorite. And I was thinking how tricky those first few lines to sing :) It was too good to hear it on your voice. Great job on all who is behind this beautiful song :)

Keep Singing & inspiring with your writing, work

Regards
Prem Anandh P.

Arch said...

Modiaketthan is done in my ammamma's place too. I ran to search the lyrics, and the song. Beautifully song, and lovely composition! One of the fewest numbers, that talks a girl's mind - esp, that 'makku nee' bit!

fashee said...

good job, well done, now I'm murmuring this song unknowingly

Sai said...

Nice.. waiting to hear a song :)

Cosmos said...

"kick everything".. lol !!

Silambarasu said...

Everyone need to be praised for this marvelous song..Ur mesmerizing rendition, Ghibran's excellent composition, Vairamuthu sir's beautiful lyrics...This song wud be imperfect even if one those were missing...Kudos!

Anonymous said...

Excellent Song - your voice is perfect for it.

Fan from USA

Archu said...

Same story here goes with the keerai:):)

Aakarsh said...

I dont know tamil, so cant comment on lyrics. But it is a cute composition and the rendition is equally engaging. Enjoyed the song a lot! Beauty!

Mythili said...

Every aspect about this song is so catchy, that one is sure to get hooked to it instantly!!! Every track of yours has an Indai Haza, and this is no exception!!!Laudable for an honest rendition by all means.

Anonymous said...

heard this song on the radio. you've sang it beautifully.

Anbu said...

Must appreciate the composer for choosing appropriate voice for this beautiful song. You too need appreciation for living upto the composer's expectation and delivered. :-) Very nice song.

Sashwath said...

I am going Sara sara saaara from a week . Really nice lyrics like the " makku " part. :)

Minion Manidhan said...

Lots and lots of thanks to make me happy with ur songs....waiting for much more...
pls add a lot in ma playlist....

Shylaja said...

Wonerful song.Nice rendition by you

Gnans said...

Romba romba super.. Nice feel from your voice

Albie said...

Just Wow ma'am.. I'm in crazy love with the Sara Sara Saara Kathu song! Whatta melodious voice n a catchy tune. Sweet to the ears :)

Munimma said...

Don't usually comment. But this song has been rendered so beautifully that I had put in my 1 cent about it.

So much emotions in this song, you have got it perfect here. wonderful lyrics to boot.

Kudos.

Darshan said...

Scintillating lyrics, amazing tune and a mellifluous voice to say the least.

Highly addictive.

Darshan said...

Scintillating lyrics, melodious tune and a mellifluous voice to say the least.

Highly addictive stuff !!

sathesh said...

சர சர சார காத்து முதல் சத்தம் போடுதே வரைக்கும், இந்த 3 லைன் பாட ரொம்ப கஷ்டமா இருக்கு. எனக்கு மூச்சு முட்டிடுது. எப்படி நீங்க பாடுனீங்க? such a grt song from you. nice voice and super lyrics.

Sriram said...

Hi Chinmayee,

This is the first time I am commenting to your blog and its for your singing skills obviously.. :) Just heard Sara Sara from Vaagai Sooda Vaa and I never imagined your voice this way :) Couldnt identify it was you.. You were just BRILLIANT and sounded very very cute! I've always been your huge fan but now you have gone way above any other female singer today.. And thanks for pointing out to Ghibran on twitter.. I left him a post as well. Mark my words - you will win an award for this song :) Or atleast I really hope so...

--Sriram

Anonymous said...

What a song!!!!......Great job by Chinmayai, Ghibran & Vairamuthu Sir...heard it so many times....first cudnt believe it was you who sang the song....excellant job Chinmayi!!!...just love this song....superb lyrics & composition.....
- Deeptha

Chinmayi Sripada /Chinmayee said...

thanks Balaji!
All this credit to who I am today goes to my mom. She lets me be whatever I want to be!

Karthick said...

Yup, awesome song, awesome lyrics,it just got this mesmerising flow in it, Just a perfect song for chinmayi. :)

Senthil said...

Arumaiyana padal. Miga arumaiyaga padi irukkinga..

Lakshmipathy said...

The song is excellent. Your voice is also excellent in this song.

NEELIMA said...

u have done a great job...one such song which will stay closer to everyone's heart...beautifullllllllll chinmayiiii....

Anonymous said...

Chinmayi,

I just love this song so much. And you sang it so well. I've been listening to the song the whole day.

~ Sabita

Senthil said...

Even though I have seen this song quite few times, I was surprised to know yesterday that it was sung by You after watching Airtel SSJ3 . Also was wondering a new lyricist for this song and happy feeling that our Vairamuthu is the lyricist. Beautiful song and another feather to your voice.

Naive said...

Hi Chinmayi

Was watching Vijay Awards 2012 Intro and came across celebrities talking about Sara Sara Kaathu song.

I wanted to listen to it once again after some months and am in love with the song again and again.

Simple lyrics from Vairamuthu sir, Good music composition from Mr Gibran and what a wonderful rendition. Believe me, when I listened to this song in my friend's car, I did not realized that it was you. Your voice was so mesmerizing and the way you rendered with the apt expression for those wonderful lyrics transcended me to different world. I liked the places - Meenukku yengura kokku nee, kothave theriyala makku ne and towards the end - Kaatu malligai poothirukku.. '. After Nila Nee Vanam Kaatru, I liked this song for the wonderful combination of 'lyrics, music and your wonderful rendition;. I hope n pray you get awards this year, for this song. Good luck !!

Chinmayi Sripada /Chinmayee said...

@Naive: :) Thanks for your kind words. From my own experiences, I would be surprised if V TV will and two, whenever a good number of people believed I deserved an award I have never won :) And I this I am seeing right from Kannathil Muthamittal. No mainstream awards have come except the state award for KM :)

Naive said...

Helloo Chinmayi.. Congrats for winning the Best Female Playback for Sara Kaathu.. See.. Told you.. :) Undhan vetrigal menmelum thodara vaazhthukkal.

Naive said...

Congrats Chinmayi as you won the Best Female Playback singer award for Saara Kaathu. Undhan Vetrigal menmelum thodara vaazhthugal. See.. I told ya before.. Happy for ya on winning the award.

smilie said...

Amazing lyrics and very beautifully sung chinmayi.I cant express anything other than WOWWWW.

smilie said...

Amazing lyrics and beautifully sung chinmayi. I can't express anything otehr than WOWWW.

AkihtrA said...

It is definitely a special and refreshing song, coz it is very different from the songs these days and one of my fav in recent times!

Indhumathi said...

Voice as sweet as nectar. You are the real soul of this song :)

Rajasekaran said...

Hello Chinmayi,

Chance eh Illa...
Awesome..
U know im a great fan of "Mayea Mayea" song from the movie GURU.

The movie VTV is a awesome romantic movie.The credits will go for U too:)
Trisha voice that much sweet in that movie.

Now sara sara kaathu song.I was really so surprised to hear that it was sung by you.

Great Voice:)
I dont know how the music directors are choosing the singer for a particular song.

I can see that U have multiple talents.
Keep up the same till the end.

Have a Bright future:)

Unknown said...

you can get the English translation here :http://aquasanju.wordpress.com/2015/07/17/saara-kaathu-in-saarus-naakku/